5 September 2007

My mind is wandering again to Greek mountain hikes and small friendly villages..... Perhaps that is because one of the ladies 5 ladies that was on our 2 week sojourn in Greece is arriving here today!!! She has been driving slowly north from Arizona for the past few weeks. I will get to be a tourist in my own town once again and show her around my neck of the woods. I love having company as well because then I can also make desserts. Wink..wink...

Meteora in Thessaly is the home of amazing medieval monasteries on top of needles of rock. The monasteries extraordinary geological setting is a vivid contrast to the rest of Thessaly, a huge plain in Central Greece. It is almost entirely surrounded by mountains. On my sojourn in Greece last Spring I spent some time in the small hamlet of Kastraki at the starting point of of the drive or hike through this amazing area.

Our guide ThordisSimonsen from Astra Tours told the 5 of us that the souvlakia here was the best she had had in Greece. She lives in the Peloponnese, so, she should know!!! It did not disappoint!

Usually the souvlakia is simply grilled meat, but, this recipe calls for vegetables on the skewers as well. So maybe that makes it a kebab. I am unsure. I had more than my share of souvlakia for dinner that's for sure. In Greece dessert is for a special occasion so we always had fresh fruit brought to the table...whatever was in season! Or perhaps a spoon sweet!! The Greek people are very warm and generous!!! We were given flowers everywhere we went especially when I was with my daughter for the 8 days prior to this two week stretch of my sojourn.

This dish sounds marvelous! I just adore tzatziki sauce. I can just eat it all by itself by the spoonfuls!That photo is soooo great! What great memories! And now you have a friend from that trip visiting and you two can reshare those memories! Have fun!

Hey guys...I love Greek food and all things Greek myself. My friend and I are having a great time exploring and doing a fair bit of hiking. Thanks for all your lovely comments, I really appreciate it!!!!

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My blog More Than Burnt Toast has been my passion for almost 9 years and has evolved with me over time as I have gained confidence in the kitchen. Follow my travels through Italy and Greece one recipe at a time, upcoming cooking classes at local Okanagan wineries and restaurants, as well as daily experimentation in my own kitchen. Every day we should be excited about what we are eating even if it just means making use of a wonderful find at our local farmers market. I look forward to getting to know you.